Freelance Caricature Artists : Queensland

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GENERAL PROFILE • Strong sense of design, layout, color and overall aesthetic judgment • Broad knowledge of typography and how it relates and interacts within a design • Outstanding business judgment and etiquette • First-rate people skills including the ability to lead, motivate, delegate & manage a team • Exceptional communication skills • Solid one-on-one and team collaboration and coordination skills • Excellent researching skills • Top notch project and time management skills and a savvy user of resources • Superior cost management and budgeting skills • Adept at multitasking and meeting multiple deadlines • Proficient problem solver • Well versed in contract negotiations TECHNICAL SKILLS • Proficient with Windows & Macintosh operating systems & with all of the major graphics applications including Adobe Crewative Suite Master Collection, Quark Xpress, CorelDraw Graphics Suite, ACD Systems Canvas, Microsoft Office. • Knowledge of and working experience with the following CAD and 3D software applications: Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk 3DS Max & Maya, Maxon Cinema 4D, Newtek Lightwave 3D, Rhino 3D, Nevercenter Silo, Next Limit Maxwell Render Nemetschek VectorWorks, Luxology Modo, PunchCAD Shark FX, Google SketchUp Pro, Pixologic ZBrush. • Familiar with Internet technology - web graphic file formats, web site design, HTML, XML, FTP, email & JAVA. • General working knowledge of traditional and digital print production procedures and terminology. PARTIAL CLIENT LIST DISNEY / DISNEY ADVENTURES MAGAZINE / U.S. AND SOUTH AFRICAN EDITIONS Designed and illustrated over 75 children’s word games, mazes and puzzles. Typography was an Integral design element common within the vast majority of these games. WARNER BROS. / DC COMICS / LOONEY TUNES MAGAZINE / TINY TOONS MAGAZINE Illustrated complete line of licensed characters incorporating them into comic features and games. E.C. PUBLICATIONS, INC. / MAD MAGAZINE Illustrated various comic features and magazine covers including a movie satire on Disney’s Pocahontas and another multi-page satire featuring licensed characters from syndicated comics. MARVEL COMICS Created original characters for two separate multi-page monthly comic features that ran for several years. Also illustrated established licensed characters such as Heathcliff, Scooby-Doo and Mighty Mouse for numerous children’s storybooks. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY / NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC WORLD MAGAZINE Illustrated several articles. RHYTHM & HUES / VISUAL EFFECTS FILM PRODUCTION STUDIO / COLGATE-PALMOLIVE Created several different character concepts for a Colgate toothpaste TV commercial. ADVERTISING AGENCIES 1. Ogilvy & Mather: Client – American Express 2. Grey Advertising: Client – General Foods 3. D’Arcy MacManus Masius: Client – AT&T 4. Medicus Intercon: Client – Procter & Gamble – Pepto Bismol & Crest ACADEMIC ACCREDITATION STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT FARMINGDALE Associates Degree in Advertising Art & Design PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS SOCIETY OF ILLUSTRATORS – NEW YORK NATIONAL CARTOONISTS SOCIETY

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Abilities and skills to apply research methods to human resource functions. Consults with business leaders on solutions to improve the effectiveness of their organization through organizational diagnosis on people, systems, and structure. Uses a variety of progressive human resources models and tools that identify competency, knowledge and talent gaps to prepare current and future leaders for the organization. Provides consultative support and project management for key talent management initiatives such as; talent identification, leadership assessment, succession planning, and development planning. Using quantitative analysis and secondary research to recruit and select employees to meet organizational goals. Other skills include forecasting, evaluation of selection tests, application of selection tests, interviewing techniques, techniques to assess training program effectiveness, job evaluation methods, and external labor market analysis. 2000-2006 Raya Holding Cairo, Egypt From 2005-2006 Recruitment & training Senior Supervisor • Maintain an updated roster of participant placements and potential job opportunities • Responsible for effective and fast recruitment processes both internally and externally. • Responsible for providing current recruitment knowledge and trends within the market overall and also for multinationals. Active use of recruitment tools: job flow – hire system …. Work closely with assigned business’ HRMs to deliver recruitment needs. • Suggest proper media for approaching the right caliber candidates. • Follow up and coordinate with recruitment channels. • Execute prescreening and/or final phone/face to face interviews for junior & mid level posts & senior posts. • Supports all parties in concern with Tests results & assessment • Submit candidates’ offers and follow up on software until placing. • Supervise & interact closely with staffing coordinator to coordinate with universities, events in relation to targeted hires. • Proactive coordination with departments for interviews • Supervise & interact closely with staffing coordinator in charge of assigned hires as well as continuous follow up with on-boarding. • Support HRMs with weekly update on recruitment progress • Report weekly and when required to recruitment & staffing regional management for progress update and further instructions. • Organize and develop, or obtain, training procedure manuals and guides and course materials such as handouts and visual materials. • Offer specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills. • Monitor, evaluate and record training activities and program effectiveness. • Attend meetings and seminars to obtain information for use in training programs, or to inform management of training program status. • Coordinate recruitment and placement of training program participants. • Evaluate training materials prepared by instructors, such as outlines, text, and handouts. • Develop alternative training methods if expected improvements are not seen. • Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, and/or consultation with managers, instructors or customer representatives. • Select and assign instructors to conduct training. From 2003-2005 Compensation & Benefits Specialist • Revising Six Companies Payroll • Executing Salary Surveys • Establishing and Studying benefits Plans • Analyzing and Establishing Companies Annual Business Plans • Generating reports for Actual Expenses versus Business Plan • Ensures that all transactions and reports are processed according to internal procedures and guidelines. • Administers the monthly payroll generation and ensures that all transactions (including attendance, advance, deductions...) are entered and updated on the system, as well as monitors and controls the log sheet. • Contributes to the development and/or implementation of projects in order to support the ongoing development of Compensation & Benefits' provision and standards. • Ensures company's compliance with internal laws and procedures. • Reviews and controls the grading system for Shops and Head Office employees, as well as for new positions. • Prepares management information reports in order to ensure that Senior Management has the needed information to support strategic decision-making. • Ensures accurate and on-time submissions of all Ministry of Finance forms and reports. • Prepares the manpower planning budget information for all departments. • Prepares and reviews employees' benefits along with the HR Manager/C&B Manager. • Reviews C&B policies and procedures and submits recommendations when necessary. • Analyzes and audits payroll reports before sending them to the HR Manager, as well as audits and approves the necessary reports before sending them to the Accounting department. • Verifies and monitors all kinds of employees' letters (bank, embassy, recommendation, employment, social security...) before obtaining the signature from the authorized personnel. From 2002-2003 Human Resources Coordinator • Working independently under the direction of the Human Resources Manager. • Assist in the administration and implementation of effective human resource processes. • Coordinate benefit and payroll issues within the Corporate HR. • Plan and coordinate the employ activities. • Maintain the employee records. • Utilize and maintain employee records for payroll and generate appropriate reports. • Handle arrangements for training events. • Maintain the Role Profiles with the various departments. • Provide support for the job posting and selection process. • Analyze characteristics of work environment. Perform job, task, or content analysis. Write performance objectives and measures. • Preparing and calculating all data required for payroll. 2000–2002 Yalla Online Cairo, Egypt Human Resources Assistant • This position is responsible for the maintenance of the HR database. • Conducting new employee orientation. • Preparing new hire letters and packets. • Completing employment verifications/reference, benefits administration. • HR file maintenance, organization of corporate cultural initiatives, recruiting coordination, and other projects as assigned. • Handle multiple administrational tasks. 1991–2000 Sakhr Software Cairo, Egypt Technical Writer • Translating software user guides and all other Documentation (Help Section) from English To Arabic and From Arabic to English. • Writing and Proof reading, English and Arabic text for all other Software advertising documentations (Packages text, newsletters, press releases, demos. • Editing, proof reading English and Arabic websites content. • Coordinating with media resources, magazines, newspapers, and ensuring to provide them with required materials and providing us the desired output. • Preparing presentations for different applications. July 2010 University of Phoenix CA, USA ? Masters of Business Administration Degree with Human Resources Concentration. GPA: 3.5 2003-2004 American University in Cairo Cairo, Egypt ? Human Resources Management Diploma Graduated. GPA: 3.8 1987-1991 Ain Shams University Cairo, Egypt ? B.A., English Literature ? Graduated with Grade Good

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PERSONAL INFORMATION SURNAME : Rapoo FIRST NAME : Gilbert IDENTITY NUMBER : 8704255457086 DATE OF BIRTH : 25 April 1987 PLACE OF BIRTH : Pretoria GENDER : Male NATIONALITY : South African HOME LANGUAGE : Setswana MARITAL STATUS : Single RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS : 216 UNIT 2 CUL 8 Mmabatho POSTAL ADDRESS : P.O BOX 5438 Mmabatho 2735 HEALTH : Good HOBBIES : Doing Research, browsing the internet, watching TV, movies & listening to Music CRIMINAL RECORD : None CAREER PATH : Entertainment INTERESTS : Reading the newspaper, Books & magazines CONTACT INFORMATION Cell phone Number : 084 754 2357 Fax : N/A E-mail address : gilbert.rapoo@webmail.co.za : RapooRG@sabc.co.za MATRIC RESULTS Setswana : D English : E Physical Science : E Mathematics : F Biology : F Geography : E COLLEGE RECORD 1ST YEAR RESULTS Audio Electronics : Competent Audio Recording : Competent Computer Music Systems : Competent Contextual Studies : Competent Critical Music Listening : Competent Live Sound System & Operations : Competent Music, Health & the Law : Competent Principals of Musical Sound : Competent FSA Practical : Competent 2ND YEAR RESULTS Acoustics : Competent Audio Post Production : Competent Computer Music Production : Competent Music Business : Competent Professional Practice : Competent Project Realization : Competent Research : Competent Studio Production : Competent FSA Practical : Competent BOOKS Instant Pro Series : Microphone Techniques Instant Pro Series : Compressors, Limiters,Expanders & Gates. Starting or Buying Your Own Business, Yamaha Sound Reinforcement Handbook, Desktop Studio Handbook, and Electronics for the Sound Engineer. Music Business, Music Health and the Law, Audio Engineering for Sound Reinforcement, a Guide to Computer Based Audio Production & Broadcast Journalism. KEYS OF SUCCESS & SKILLS Computer literacy, communicating, creative, leadership, high ethics, integrity team work & working under pressure. COMPUTER SKILLS & SOFTWARE Cubase SX 2, SX 3, 4 & 5, Wavelab, Nuendo, Adobe Premier, Fruity loops, Virtual DJ, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Outlook & Dalet. WORK EXPERIENCE COCKTAIL ENTERTAINMENT : SOUND RIGGER & DJ 2006-2010 E-MARKETS : ADVERTISING (MMABANA CALABASH) 2005 SABC (RBF) : INTERNSHIP 2011 (5 MONTHS) ATLAS EVENTS SOLUTIONS : RUNNER & SOUND RIGGER (MAFIKENG MEGA EXPO) 2009 (1 WEEK) REFRENCES Damelin (CENTURION) : 012 665 4824 Damelin (MENLYN) : 012 348 8699 Wolfgang Meyer (HEAD OF SOUND, DAMELIN MENLYN) : 073 311 0566 Mignion Redecker (Lecturer) : 072 218 2071 Koketso Kutwane (COCKTAIL ENT.) : 084 870 6051 Victor Thabeng (SABC/ RBF Regional Manager) : 082 925 1298

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I have many creative skills, but I really want to work on video games. I'm a character/item concept artist, writer & UI designer, working primarily with photoshop. I have been a pixel animator for one game. Please check out my website for examples of my work! Really want to relocate to San Francisco!!

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Degree-educated Sociology and Cultural Anthropology, with Marketing and Copywriting experience Italian mother tongue and English speaking with excellent writing skills, strong ability to communicate and express ideas clearly. Used to adapt the tone and the style of the writing and speaking in response to a wide range of different customers, audiences, media and trade field. I have a keen interest of the internet and a deep love for communication. I am able to work to tight deadlines without missing the accuracy and the attention to details. A bit of what I am used to write: - brochure - house organ - web content - hotel description - travel destination - marketing article - radio script - e-mail marketing - company profile - press release - title and description meta tags - Google advertisement